Eight Penn College Students Medal in National Competition
Eight students from the widest variety of academic majors ever to represent Pennsylvania College of Technology at the National Leadership and Skills Conference returned home with medals – including first-time successes in three competitive areas.
The contingent took one of three top places in five categories, and this year marked the first time that Penn College entrants medaled in Computer Programming, TeamWorks and Welding Sculpture.
“This really goes to show how well-prepared the students are from their respective fields and how great our instructors are here at the college. This is, by far, the most diverse group of students I’ve had go to the national competition,” said SkillsUSA adviser James N. Colton II, an assistant professor of welding. “The national skills competition gives us a chance to showcase our technical skills and show everyone why we’re a leader in applied technology.”
Last updated June 28, 2017 | Posted in Art, Web Design & Interactive Media, Automated Manufacturing & Machining, Building Construction, Collision Repair & Restoration, Construction & Design Technologies, Electrical, Engineering Design Technology, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies, Information Technology, Sciences, Humanities & Visual Communications, Students, Transportation & Natural Resources Technologies, Welding | One Comment
Fabric Installations at Penn College Explore Objects, Memories
Objects and memories, transience and stability are explored in “Vestiges,” an exhibit of fabric installations on display May 23 through July 23 in The Gallery at Penn College.
Through her drawn, screen-printed and stuffed fabric creations, Philadelphia artist Kay Healy explores themes of home, memory, displacement and loss. “Vestiges” will showcase more than 50 of the artist’s works, including five panels from the “Lost and Found” series, a life-size installation featuring three-dimensional objects from armchairs to frying pans and guitars to Teletubbies.
Last updated June 28, 2017 | Posted in Events, Gallery | Leave a comment
Penn College Degree Leads to Philadelphia Eagles Front Office
Pennsylvania College of Technology graduate Christopher C. Rutledge, a collegiate soccer player and all-around sports enthusiast, chose his degree without imagining that it would lead to work that so closely relates to his lifelong pastime, let alone that his first full-time job would be with his favorite NFL team.
“Ever since I was 6 years of age, I have been in love with sports, and to this day, I still get myself involved with many activities, whether it is football, soccer, softball, etc.,” the 2016 graduate said.
Rutledge, a four-year member of the Penn College men’s soccer team, received a bachelor’s degree in web and interactive media. Last summer, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles’ front office as digital project coordinator.
Last updated June 27, 2017 | Posted in Alumni, Art, Web Design & Interactive Media, Sciences, Humanities & Visual Communications, Sports | One Comment
Gilmour Named Vice Chair of NEAC’s President’s Council
Pennsylvania College of Technology President Davie Jane Gilmour has been appointed vice chair of President’s Council for the North Eastern Athletic Conference.
A dozen of Penn College’s athletic teams compete in the NEAC, and Gilmour’s work with the council has included service on its committees for strategic planning and sportsmanship. She will serve for two years as vice chair before assuming the role of council chair in July 2019.
Last updated June 27, 2017 | Posted in Faculty & Staff, President, Sports | One Comment
Benefit Golf Tourney Rescheduled to July 17
The 31st annual Penn College Foundation Golf Classic, partially washed out by rain earlier this month, has been rescheduled. The tournament – which has helped to fund nearly 600 student scholarships – and dinner will be held July 17 at the Williamsport Country Club.
Last updated June 26, 2017 | Posted in Announcements, Events, Institutional Advancement, Scholarships | Leave a comment
Restaurant Again Favored Among Area Newspaper’s Readers
For the second year, Le Jeune Chef Restaurant has received silver honors in the Milton Standard-Journal’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards. The Standard-Journal ran a Reader’s Choice contest form in its daily newspapers and provided ballots to local businesses for submission by their patrons. Voters could also fill out ballots online and write in additional categories. Becky Fitzwater, an advertising representative for the newspaper, delivered a certificate to the restaurant on Friday, signifying that it was the second-highest vote-getter in the Best Restaurant category. Le Jeune Chef presents a fine-dining experience hosted by Penn College’s School of Business & Hospitality. The restaurant offers a gourmet menu, much of it prepared by students, and features the area’s most extensive wine list. The full list of award winners will be announced in the newspaper in July. To make a reservation, call 570-320-CHEF (570-320-2433). To view menus and special events, visit the restaurant’s website.
Photo by Anna C. Miller, marketing and communications specialist for the School of Business & Hospitality
Last updated June 26, 2017 | Posted in Baking, Pastry & Culinary Arts, Business & Hospitality, Business & Hospitality Management, Faculty & Staff, General Information, Students | Leave a comment
Penn College Welcomes New Employees
PCToday continues its regular feature – welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office.
Last updated June 25, 2017 | Posted in Faculty & Staff | Leave a comment
Newswatch 16 Visits SMART Girls Showcase
Newswatch 16’s Kristina Papa stopped by the Penn College Field House for Friday’s SMART Girls Showcase, the culminating event of the Science and Math in Real-world Technologies summer program. Papa interviewed Tanya Berfield, manager of college transitions, and some of the campers, whose weeklong adventures included career exploration and a Quadcopter Challenge.
Last updated June 23, 2017 | Posted in College Transitions, Events | Leave a comment
Links Eager to Tell Orientation Guests, ‘Let’s Get Connected!’
The Summer 2017 Connections Links are primed to encourage new students and their families as they prepare for college by attending Penn College’s “Connections” orientation program, kicking off next week and running through July 25. Six two-day sessions for first-year students and two one-day sessions for adult learners and transfer students offer a comprehensive overview of campus life and academic expectations. The 10 Connections Links, knowledgeable and enthusiastic student leaders, are ready to facilitate networking sessions and answer plenty of questions.
Last updated June 22, 2017 | Posted in Events, Students | Leave a comment
Penn College Becomes Full Member of NCAA Division III
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Wildcat Athletics teams will compete as full members of NCAA Division III when students return this fall.
The NCAA Division III Management Council notified Penn College on Thursday that it has successfully completed the provisional membership process. As a full NCAA Division III member, the college will be eligible to compete for national championships and will have voting rights on NCAA legislation.
“This is wonderful news for Wildcat Athletics and for Penn College,” President Davie Jane Gilmour said. “Full Division III membership will help us attract more student-athletes. These students enter our gates with a heightened sense of grit and drive, and we know that Penn College student-athletes find the competition, discipline and teamwork required of a collegiate athlete integral to their record of success as leaders in their chosen professions.
“The college’s work toward full NCAA membership has already injected a welcome boost to campus spirit, which was on full display when we recently introduced our new Wildcat Athletic logo to a capacity crowd of students, faculty and staff. I want to commend everyone at the institution who played a role in moving this process forward.”
Last updated June 22, 2017 | Posted in Admissions, Faculty & Staff, President, Sports, Students | Leave a comment
College’s Madigan Library Quickly Advances in ‘Star’ Program
In only six months as a participant in the state’s PA Forward program, Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Madigan Library has reached – and transcended – Bronze Level status to earn the first of five Silver Stars on the basis of a recent professional-development event.
The three-tiered PA Forward initiative was launched in January, with Penn College among its earliest adherents, to spotlight the commonwealth’s libraries and their integral connection to their communities.
“The Madigan Library faculty and staff are so pleased to be recognized by the Star Library Program for our efforts in literacy education, on behalf of our students and the Williamsport community,” said Tracey Amey, library director.
Last updated June 21, 2017 | Posted in General Information | Leave a comment
Pallet Company Donates Handcrafted Display Case to College
A Snyder County pallet company donated a handmade display case to Pennsylvania College of Technology during the Keystone Wood Products Association’s recent annual meeting on the college’s main campus.
Remmey, the Pallet Company – a KWPA member that has relied heavily on Pennsylvania lumber during 60 years of manufacturing durable shipping pallets – presented Penn College with the beautifully crafted piece by woodworker Abe Weaver.
“Penn College is the only college in the Keystone Wood Products Association region that offers a forestry and forest products curriculum,” said Don Remmey, company owner and president. “To show our appreciation to the college for training the next generation of forest industry personnel, we are presenting them with this beautiful wooden display case to use in the lobby of the Schneebeli Earth Science Center.”
Last updated June 21, 2017 | Posted in General Information | Leave a comment
Hotshot Hooks Audience by Playing Through Water Hazard
Rain scuttled play in Monday’s scheduled 31st annual Penn College Foundation Golf Classic, but not before entertainer Dan Boever dazzled the crowd with trick shots and interactive amusement. Boever, a popular attraction on the golf circuit, headlined the scholarship benefit at the Williamsport Country Club. The tournament and dinner have been rescheduled for July 17.
Last updated June 19, 2017 | Posted in Events, Institutional Advancement, Scholarships | Leave a comment
Campers Find Nutritious Antidote to Rainy Monday
Penn College’s Camp ESCAPE has begun its third week of summertime fun, offering youngsters a full menu of field trips, cooking projects, games and activities – rain or shine. Monday’s schedule included a nutrition project with Rebecca L. Pawlik, a registered dietitian with Dining Services, who showed the 6- through 14-year-olds how to make Fruit Sushi.
Photos by Amy S. Lingg, Dining Services marketing assistant
Last updated June 19, 2017 | Posted in Dining Services, Events | Leave a comment
Penn College Welcomes New Employee
PCToday continues its regular feature – welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office.
Last updated June 18, 2017 | Posted in Faculty & Staff | Leave a comment
